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Kids smuggle food on war border
Sabar Mina holds an empty flour sack that she plans on filling with firewood. Sabar takes items back and forth between two of the most dangerous countries in the world, Afghanistan and Pakistan, for pennies per trip.
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:44:23 EST
12 journalists reported dead in Philippines 'massacre'
The wife of a candidate for governor and about 30 others were abducted Monday morning in the southern Philippines -- with some in the group feared beheaded, state-run media said.
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:07:26 EST
Remains of missing U.N. worker found after 24 years
The body of a United Nations worker, who had been missing for 24 years, has been found in eastern Lebanon, a representative of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Monday.
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:20:49 EST
Management blamed in China mine blast that kills 104
Chinese officials blamed poor management and inadequate precautions for an explosion at a mine that killed 104 people, state-run media said Monday.
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:58:17 EST
UK police settle case of man mistaken for bomber, killed
London's Metropolitan Police have reached a settlement with the family of Jean Charles de Menezes, whom police shot dead in 2005, mistaking him for a suicide bomber, the police announced Monday.
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:25:57 EST
Italy debates symbol of history, justice: the crucifix
The crucifix is at least two feet tall, with the figure of Jesus wearing a crown of thorns and hangs centered on the wall behind the judge. Even at the murder trial of Amanda Knox, the cross is a constant symbol of Italian history, identity and justice.
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:15:54 EST
Sea level rise could cost port cities $28 trillion
A possible rise in sea levels by 0.5 meters by 2050 could put at risk more than $28 trillion worth of assets in the world's largest coastal cities, according to a report compiled for the insurance industry.
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:40:24 EST
Hamas to discuss deal to free Israeli soldier
Talk of a possible deal to release an Israeli soldier captured more than three years ago heightened Monday amid diplomatic activity in the region.
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:33:41 EST
Pakistani military kills 29 militants
Pakistani troops killed at least 29 militants in clashes and air strikes in the tribal regions along the border with Afghanistan, military officials told CNN.
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:24:20 EST
Israel launches airstrikes against Gaza
Israeli fighter jets attacked what the country said were "terrorist sites" in Gaza in retribution for an earlier attack on the southern town of Sderot, the military said Sunday.
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:32:02 EST
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